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Win 1886 takedown lever needed
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akessner
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January 4, 2025 - 10:02 pm
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Guess what I’m trying to say is I need a lever that fits on the end of the takedown plug for a 45-70 3/4 mag tube style.  Any help locating one, or the whole plug appreciated.  As you can figure, someone took a hammer to the takedown lever and broke it off.  Don’t have the leftover part either.

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Andy

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Andy–I have 1, but it is square on top for the full magazine–Bill

 

Homestead has them min stock….

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I saw the homestead one, but says out of stock.  Meeting with a gunsmith buddy this next week to see if he can construct a lever onto the nub that’s left.  Mine is rounded on the top for 3/4 tube.  I can’t find a repro anywhere.

Should make a nice 45-70 when done.  Letter ordered from Cody.

 

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